Audi S7
The 2025 Audi S7 offers potent performance but demands a cautious approach from used car buyers due to its 'Below Average' reliability rating.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.71 | 10.69 |
| 2024 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 |
| 2023 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 |
| 2022 | 18 | 28 | 22 | 13.07 | 8.4 | 10.69 |
| 2021 | 18 | 28 | 22 | 13.07 | 8.4 | 10.69 |
| 2020 | 18 | 28 | 22 | 13.07 | 8.4 | 10.69 |
| 2018 | 16 | 24 | 18 | 14.7 | 9.8 | 13.07 |
| 2017 | 17 | 27 | 21 | 13.84 | 8.71 | 11.2 |
| 2016 | 17 | 27 | 21 | 13.84 | 8.71 | 11.2 |
| 2015 | 17 | 27 | 20 | 13.84 | 8.71 | 11.76 |
| 2014 | 17 | 27 | 20 | 13.84 | 8.71 | 11.76 |
| 2013 | 17 | 27 | 20 | 13.84 | 8.71 | 11.76 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | hatchback | 6 | 2.9 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | hatchback | 6 | 2.9 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | hatchback | 6 | 2.9 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | hatchback | 6 | 2.9 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | hatchback | 6 | 2.9 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | hatchback | 6 | 2.9 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| 2018 | hatchback | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | hatchback | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2016 | hatchback | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | hatchback | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | hatchback | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | hatchback | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Base price | Note | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Trim: quattro Prestige | quattro Prestige | — | — | — |
| 2022 | Trim: quattro Prestige | quattro Prestige | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Base price: $84,400, Trim: quattro, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | quattro | $84,400 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — |
| 2020 | Base price: $83,900, Trim: quattro Premium Plus | quattro Premium Plus | $83,900 | — | — |
| 2018 | Base price: $81,200, Series: S7 4.0T quattro Prestige | — | $81,200 | — | S7 4.0T quattro Prestige |
| 2017 | Base price: $82,900, Series: A7 3.0T quattro prestige,S7 4.0T quattro Prestige | — | $82,900 | — | A7 3.0T quattro prestige,S7 4.0T quattro Prestige |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.3 | 21 | 21 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 705 | 24.9 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.2 | 20 | 20 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 694 | 24.5 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 114.8 | 20 | 20 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 114.8 | 20 | 20 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | 535 | 18.9 | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Rated vehicle | rearAeb | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2024 | Rated vehicle: 2024 Audi S7 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 2024 Audi S7 4 DR AWD | — | — |
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | — | optional | — |
| 2022 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | optional | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Rated vehicle: 2021 Audi S7 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | optional | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | 2021 Audi S7 4 DR AWD | — | optional |
| 2020 | Rated vehicle: 2020 Audi S7 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | 2020 Audi S7 4 DR AWD | — | — |
| 2018 | Rated vehicle: 2018 Audi S7 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | optional | standard | 2018 Audi S7 4 DR AWD | — | — |
| 2017 | Rated vehicle: 2017 Audi S7 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | — | standard | — | optional | standard | — | — | optional | standard | 2017 Audi S7 4 DR AWD | — | — |
| 2016 | Rated vehicle: 2016 Audi S7 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2016 Audi S7 4 DR AWD | — | — |
| 2015 | Rated vehicle: 2015 Audi S7 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2015 Audi S7 4 DR AWD | — | — |
| 2014 | Rated vehicle: 2014 Audi S7 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2014 Audi S7 4 DR AWD | — | — |
| 2013 | Rated vehicle: 2013 Audi S7 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2013 Audi S7 4 DR AWD | — | — |
Model year reports
2025
NewestThe 2025 Audi S7 offers potent performance but demands a cautious approach from used car buyers due to its 'Below Average' reliability rating.
2024
The 2024 Audi S7 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2023
The 2023 Audi S7 offers potent performance but requires careful consideration due to its 'Below Average' reliability verdict.
2022
The 2022 Audi S7 presents a compelling performance package, but its reliability is average, with a specific concern regarding the fuel level sender.
2021
The 2021 Audi S7 presents a compelling performance package, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict, driven by significant safety-critical recalls concerning airbags and seat belts, warrants careful consideration.
2020
The 2020 Audi S7 offers potent performance but requires careful consideration due to its 'Average' reliability rating.
2018
The 2018 Audi S7 offers potent performance but demands careful consideration due to its 'Below Average' reliability verdict.
2017
The 2017 Audi S7 offers potent performance and luxury, but its below-average reliability verdict warrants caution.
2016
The 2016 Audi S7 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2015
The 2015 Audi S7 presents a compelling performance package, but its reliability verdict is 'Average,' largely due to critical recalls concerning the airbag system and potential catastrophic engine failure.
2014
The 2014 Audi S7 presents a mixed bag for used car buyers.
2013
The 2013 Audi S7 is a performance sedan with a below-average reliability rating.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Audi S7?
Carfocal currently has 12 published S7 reports, covering 2013 through 2025. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2025 Audi S7 offers potent performance but demands a cautious approach from used car buyers due to its 'Below Average' reliability rating.
Published year coverage: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
Is the Audi S7 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Audi S7. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2025 audi s7 offers potent performance but demands a cautious approach from used car buyers due to its 'below average' reliability rating. and the 2025 audi s7's value proposition hinges on its performance appeal versus its documented reliability concerns. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
12 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Audi S7?
Across Carfocal's published S7 guides, recurring problem areas include Rear Axle Components, Fuel Level Sender, and Gateway Control Module. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Rear Axle Components, Fuel Level Sender, and Gateway Control Module.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 12
- Years tracked
- 12
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints